Under the direct supervision of the nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant assists in the direct patient care and assists patients with activities of daily living.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes and records routine patient vital signs as per instructed by RN/LVN. 

Performs patient rounds at least every 2hrs, if unable to perform, primary nurse is notified. 

Knowledgeable of vital sign ranges and reports any deviation to the primary nurse immediately. 

Ensures fluid/food intake and output are appropriately measured and recorded in patient’s medical record every shift.

Bathes patients as scheduled, if a patient declines, nurse is properly notified and document in patient’s medical record. 

Performs oral care at least once per shift and documents in patient’s medical record.

Provides hair care at least once per shift and documents in patient’s medical record.

Ensures patients are turned at least q2hrs, if patient cannot be turned or refuses, the primary nurse is notified and is documented in the patient’s medical record.

Feeds patients per restrictions as assigned/required.

Understands dysphagia and appropriate diet instructions.

Assist with safe transfers as needed.

Assists patients with bowel/bladder needs. 

Answers patients call lights-timely (within 5 minutes if not in another patient’s room). Immediately reports any patient concerns/patient family complaints to primary care nurse.

Reports any perceived/actual change in patient’s alertness, physical condition, skin changes, and any other areas of concern to patient’s primary care nurse immediately.

Able to verbalize hospital’s emergency codes and responsibility with each. 

Can verbalize/perform the CNA role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest.

Ensures patients bed is clean and organized at all times with call bell and patient items within reach.

Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control spread of infection. 

Retrieves patient’s equipment from materials management as required/requested.

Maintains cleanliness of various instruments and equipment used per hospital policy and returns equipment to Central Supply. Reports non-functioning equipment to Central Supply. 

Keeps patient rooms clean and in an orderly condition by removing all trash and preventing unnecessary clutter.

Assist with restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as required including gowns, gloves, masks, etc.

Communicates with patients, patient’s family, staff, and physicians in a professional and courteous manner.

Exchanges and communicates patient care information upon change of shift.

Performs walking rounds at change of shift.

Completes all required documentation in a timely manner and prior to end of shift.

Ability to accept direction from supervisors and other management team members in a positive and professional manner.

Returns all soiled trays upon patient meal completion and prior to scheduled dietary tray pick up times. 

Ensures soiled linen hampers are covered, cleaned and/or emptied as needed and at the end of the shift. 

Maintains clean materials/supplies separate from dirty materials/supplies.

Communicates unit/patient concerns to House Supervisor/Nurse Manager. 

Performs and documents patients’ weights as ordered.

Performs bedside glucose checks, reports results to primary nurse, and documents values in the patient’s medical record.

Updates patient communication board daily for assigned patient group.

Interacts with patient and families in a caring and compassionate manner.

Participates in orientation of new CNAs.

Attends at least 80% of all staff meetings.

Attends at least 80% of all education at Nexus Specialty Hospital.

Participates as a team member of the Quality Management System.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school Degree or GED required

Basic Computer skills

EXPERIENCE:

Prefer at least six (6) months experience working in a hospital/rehabilitation/long-term care environment

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State in which performing duties

Certified in CPR

Certified CPI within 90 days of hire